Volkswagen Sharan reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 53,595 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 53,595 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Volkswagen Sharan cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Sharan tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Sharan cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres, suspension. Holds up better than average on steering, visibility, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Sharan is about average for its age: 85% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give tyres and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Sharan?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Sharan in 2024: up to 3 years, 85%; 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 76%; and 13 years and older, 58%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
For Volkswagen Sharan cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (14.8% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), body & structure (8.6% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), seat belts (2.6% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).